The largest and most comprehensive business survey on the island
InterTradeIreland’s quarterly All-Island Business Monitor (AIBM) is the largest and most comprehensive business survey on the island, covering business owner’s views from both Northern Ireland and Ireland. A robust sample of more than 750 telephone interviews are conducted each quarter from SMEs across a range of sectors. The survey has a lengthy time series of more than 10 years and tracks all-island economic indicators such as sales, employment, business outlook and other specific topical issues on a quarterly basis.
2020
The latest InterTradeIreland All-Island Business Monitor (Q4 2020) shows that unsurprisingly many businesses are continuing to struggle, as the Brexit transition ends in the midst of a global pandemic. Half of firms report that they are now contracting, winding down or surviving at all costs, compared to just 13 percent at the same point last year.
The survey reveals that 58% of businesses continue to struggle with reduction in demand for goods and services, low business and consumer confidence and the subsequent impact on their cash flow. The manufacturing and leisure sectors have been particularly impacted by the current challenges, with the pandemic being the primary source of concern for those in industries impacted by lockdowns and social distancing restrictions.
The infographic illustrating the findings from the latest Business Monitor is below, titled Q4 2020. You can also find the press release on the news section of our website
2011
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Business Monitor Survey 2011 Q1pdf 1.5 MB 1511852
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Business Monitor Survey 2011 Q1 Executive Summarypdf 627.8 KB 627845
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Business Monitor Survey 2012 Q2 Executive Summarypdf 611.0 KB 610971
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Business Monitor Survey 2011 Q3pdf 89.5 KB 89473
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Business Monitor Survey 2011 Q4 Executive Summarypdf 71.1 KB 71050
2010
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q1pdf 3.9 MB 3921026
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q2pdf 938.6 KB 938640
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q3pdf 1.4 MB 1366043
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q3pdf 1.4 MB 1366043
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q4 Executive Summarypdf 335.1 KB 335116
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Business Monitor Survey 2010 Q4 Full Reportpdf 1.3 MB 1303739